About Luther Deese

Luther was the eldest son of Silas and Julia Lowry Deese. His first marriage was to Mary Brayboy. He married Fannie about 1880 according to the 1900 Federal Census.

The following was taken from the Nov. 27, 1939 edition of THE ROBESONIAN:

LARGE CROWD ATTENDS RITES FOR LUTHER DEES, INDIAN

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Harpers Ferry church for Luther Dees, Indian, about 65 to 70 years of age. Rev. T. M. Sweatt conducted the final rites, attended by a large crowd. Dees died Thursday following several weeks illness.

**NOTE: His birth date was taken from the 1870 and 1900 Federal Censuses. His death date and burial information were taken from his NC death certificate.

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Parents:

Silas Deese (1823 - 1889)

Julia Deese (1832 - 1898)

Children:

Julia Mae Deese (1880 - 1931)*

Burial: Harpers Ferry Church Cemetery Robeson County North Carolina, USA -------------------- Luther was the eldest son of Silas and Julia "Jewel" Ann Lowery Deese. His first marriage was to Mary Brayboy. He married Fannie about 1880 according to the 1900 Federal Census.

The following was taken from the Nov. 27, 1939 edition of THE ROBESONIAN:

LARGE CROWD ATTENDS RITES FOR LUTHER DEES, INDIAN

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Harpers Ferry church for Luther Dees, Indian, about 65 to 70 years of age. Rev. T. M. Sweatt conducted the final rites, attended by a large crowd. Dees died Thursday following several weeks illness.